Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/TRAUMA UB

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 6-100 UB

• Requisition Number: NR13746
• Working Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 10.200UB
• Department: H7000:
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade: 10
• Salary: $28.00‑$39.10 per hour
• Type: Staff
• Employment Status: Full‑Time

• Education sys: ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure/Certification: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license (or equivalent:
  Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license) with an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least six months after the employment date.

• BSN or higher plus at least one year of RN experience.

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds on a daily basis and 25‑50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must be able to work three 12‑hour night shifts (7 PM‑7:30 AM) per week. Some weekend and holiday work is required.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient‑centered care. This includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants); and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes, utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight basic human needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework, and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
• Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and delegation skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, confident in patient advocacy and team collaboration.
• Technical competence and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socio‑economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings (national background check and/or drug screen) as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.